Self Help - Internet and Helplines
 
Internet
Please note, the bureau can not vouch for the content of any websites listed below. You are encouraged to seek advice if you have any doubts or concerns about the information provided.
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Advice Guide
Citizens Advice, our central coordinating body, provides a general Advice Guide on a special website that may be helpful to you.

www.stroud.gov.uk Stroud District Council
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Consumer Direct
A new government funded consumer advice service.
www.gloshealthservices.org.uk Gloucestershire Health Services
www.clsdirect.org.uk Community Legal Service
Provides details of solicitors and other advice agencies, a calculator to check if you are eligible for legal aid, and information on specific topics.
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk National Debtline
www.citizensadvice.org.uk Citizens Advice
www.nhs.uk NHS
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk Inland Revenue
Provides tax credit information and a tax calculator as well as tax information.
www.dwp.gov.uk Department of Work and Pensions
Provides benefits information.
Helplines
Please note, the bureau can not vouch for the advice given on the helplines listed below. You are encouraged to seek advice if you have any doubts or concerns about the information provided.
0808 800 4444 Shelter Helpline
Advice on housing problems, including homelessness, answered 24 hours a day.
0845 345 4345 Community Legal Services
See details above under Internet.
0808 808 4000 National Debtline